Citrus Shortbread Recipe

Name: Citrus Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: None None For the Shortbread; 2 1/3 cups plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tbsp rice flour; None None Finely grated zest of 1 lemon; None None Finely grated zest of 1 orange; 2 sticks butter, cubed; None None For the Icing; 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted, plus 2 tbsp more to dust; 1 tbsp lemon or orange juice; 1 None drop yellow food colouring

Servings: persons

None None For the Shortbread
2 1/3 cups plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp rice flour
None None Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
None None Finely grated zest of 1 orange
2 sticks butter, cubed
None None For the Icing
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted, plus 2 tbsp more to dust
1 tbsp lemon or orange juice
1 None drop yellow food colouring

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Sift flour, sugar, and rice flour together into a bowl. Stir in lemon and orange zest.
2
Using floured fingertips, rub in cubed butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Press together to form a dough.
3
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently. Halve mixture. Roll or press out each piece to about 1/4-inch thick. Cut into Christmas-tree shapes. Place on prepared sheet trays.
4
Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
5
Meanwhile; make icing by beating confectioners' sugar, juice, and food coloring in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

915

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: None None For the Shortbread, 2 1/3 cups plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 tbsp rice flour, and more.

Yes, Citrus Shortbread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Citrus Shortbread

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